The Mission Statement 
of
The First United Methodist Church
Union Springs, Alabama

God is calling us as disciples for Jesus Christ to:
           Proclaim the good news of God's transforming love, both here 
                             around the world;
           Welcome people of all ages, nations, and races into our   
                            fellowship;
           Teach & Learn together what it means to follow Christ;
           Give of ourselves and our resources for the sake of God's 
                           mission and our spiritual growth; 
           Serve our neighbors, especially children, the elderly, and 
                           the poor;
that all may establish a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

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The Vision Statement 
of
The First United Methodist Church
Union Springs, Alabama

We will be a Christ-like congregation,
             shaped by God's Word
               fed by God's Spirit,
               and empowered by God's grace for life in this world.

We will be a Christ-like congregation,
             loving and worshiping God,
               embracing each other with respect,
               caring for each other
                     through good times and bad
                     with our prayers and our presence,
               and winning souls for Jesus Christ>

We will be a Christ-like congregation,
               a diverse community of peace and reconciliation,
                      striving for justice and righteousness.
               all God's children will have a place
                      at the table around which we gather
                      to grow in grace by using our gifts.

              Until that day when Christ returns
               to establish his great Reign among us,
We will be a Christ-like congregation. 

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